Gavin Newsom Says Democrats Need to “Grow a Backbone” to Beat the GOP
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- California Governor Gavin Newsom has become one of the Democratic Party’s leading critics of President Trump.
- He is traveling and raising money for Democrats in state-level contests, saying the party neglected those races.
- Newsom’s activities have fueled speculation about a potential presidential campaign.
Gavin Newsom says Democrats need to “grow a backbone” if they want to beat the Republican Party.
The California governor has emerged as one of the Democratic Party’s most vocal critics of President Trump. He is now traveling through North and South Carolina while raising money to help elect more Democrats at the state level.
Newsom says his party took its eye off the ball in those contests. His political activity has also intensified speculation about whether he could seek the presidency in 2028.
PBS NewsHour’s Amna Nawaz spoke with Newsom during his trip.
Democrats need to grow a backbone.
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